Albuterol Sulfate Mp 88 Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Albuterol tablets are indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in adults and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.
What should I know before taking it?
Albuterol tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to albuterol, or any of its components.
What important warnings are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
How is this medication usually taken?
The following dosages of albuterol tablets are expressed in terms of albuterol base.
What side effects are listed?
In clinical trials, the most frequent adverse reactions to albuterol tablets were: Reaction Percent Incidence Central nervous system Nervous 20% Tremor 20% Headache 7% Sleeplessness 2% Weakness 2% Dizziness 2% Drowsiness <1% Restlessness <1% Irritability <1% Cardiovascular Tachycardia 5% Palpitations 5% Chest discomfort <1% Flushing <1% Musculoskeletal Muscle cramps 3% Gastrointestinal Nausea 2% Genitourinary Difficulty in micturition <1% Rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal edema have been reported after the use of albuterol. In addition, albuterol, like other sympathomimetic agents, can cause adverse reactions such as hypertension, angina, vomiting,.
What interactions are listed?
The concomitant use of albuterol tablets and other oral sympathomimetic agents is not recommended since such combined use may lead to deleterious cardiovascular effects. This recommendation does not preclude the judicious use of an aerosol bronchodilator of the adrenergic stimulant type in patients receiving albuterol tablets. Such concomitant use, however, should be individualized and not given on a routine basis. If regular coadministration is required, then alternative therapy should be considered.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a22af54a-c010-ab8b-e053-2a95a90a8862
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